AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoMaritime Security: India confirmed three Indian seafarers dead after US strikes on the Palau-flagged tanker MT Settebello off Oman, while another Guinea-Bissau-flagged tanker, MT Jalveer, was hit and 20 Indian crew were evacuated; India has lodged strong protests and put maritime agencies on heightened alert around the Strait of Hormuz. Diplomacy vs Escalation: Trump said a US-Iran “great settlement” is near and called off further strikes, but Iran said nothing is finalized, even as the US blockade enforcement continues. Digital Capacity in West Africa: In Accra, ECOWAS’s cybersecurity hackathon is running with local scenario design by Ghana’s 00SEC, pushing 12 national teams to build defenses against ransomware and bank/infrastructure threats. AI for Africa: Google expanded “Ask Gemini in Chrome” to Kenya, Nigeria, and South Africa, with Guinea-Bissau listed among supported locales. Investing in Regional Markets: BRVM’s CEO urged global investors to “come to Africa,” highlighting the West Africa regional stock exchange’s role in financing fast-growing WAEMU economies.
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